At Aylesford, May 19th of
consumption, Isaac M. Selfridge, aged 31 years.

Letter of Thanks:

In behalf of my sister-in-law, father, brother,
sisters and myself I wish to thank all the friends for their many
acts of kindness to my dear brother Isaac Selfridge of Aylesford,
during his long illness which he bore so patiently.

"Our Father in His wisdom called

The boon his love had given

And though on earth the body lies

The soul is safe in heaven."

We also thank those who so kindly when the end
came sent flowers and letters of sympathy.

God knows the way. He holds the key.

He guards us with unerring hand;

Sometimes with tearless eyes will see;

Yes, there, up there, well understand.

Yours sincerely,

Florence Selfridge,

Gaspereaux.

Death of Miss Lucy W. Pick:

Lucy Wisdom, youngest daughter of the late
Robert and Sarah Scott Pick of Wolfville died at the residence of
John D. Somerville Berwick on Saturday evening May 29th
in the 85th year of her age.

Miss Pick was the last of the family of one of
the pioneer settlers of this province. Her father came to Nova
Scotia in 1775. Her mother Sarah Scott was a United Empire
Loyalist. The family was famed for hospitality and of the
deceased it would be truly said "I was an hungered and ye
gave me meat, naked and ye clothed me, sick and ye visited me."
In sickness or trouble there was no thought of self but a willing
and cheerful service was always rendered and she will be kindly
remembered by a multitude of friends and relatives throughout the
province and in the United States.

During the last nine years, Miss Pick has made
her home with her niece, Mrs. Sommerville.

The Wedding:

Dr. Lusby X. Anthony of Belt Montana and Miss
Harriet M. youngest daughter of C.P. Ilsley Esq. of Berwick were
married at the Baptist church this morning. The ceremony was
preformed by the Rev. D.H. Simpson assisted by the Rev. G.W.F.
Glendenning.

The church was crowded, witnessing to the
esteem entertained for the contracting parties who during their
whole lives have been among the most popular of the young people
of Berwick and whose sterling qualities of heart and mind have
endeared them to all their acquaintance.

The church was neatly and artistically
decorated, a very pretty arch surmounted the desk, in front of
which was a magnificent pyramid of potted plants and flowers
while a trophy of white lilacs and apple blossoms adorned the
chandelier.

At ten oclock the wedding march played by
Miss Gertie Borden was sounded and the bridal party entered the
building passing up the central aisle to the desk.

The bride was attired in a graceful travelling
suit of blue gens darmes cloth with hat to match.
She carried a bouquet of bridal roses.

She was attended by Miss Essie Parker as
bridemaid who was similarly attired and carried a bouquet of
carnations. The groom was attended by his brother Mr. Minard
Anthony, A. Leroy Chipman and Howard Lydiard acted as ushers.

The vows having been given by the contracting
parties, and the solemn words spoken which made them husband and
wife, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony left the church and were at once
driven to the railway station where they took the west bound
express for Yarmouth whence they will sail by steamer for Boston
and proceed to their future home in the West via Niagara Falls
and Detroit and by steamer on Lake Superior to Duluth, Minnesota
and thence by rail to Belt Montana.

The best wishes for a lifetime of happiness and
prosperity, attend them from a large circle of friends.

Dr. Bordens Health:

The following telegram has been received at
Ottawa from Hon. Dr. Borden, who is at his home in Canning. It is
answer to a message asking him about the truth of the rumor that
the state of his health would require him to retire from public
life.

Canning NS May 27th, 1897.

The rumor that the state of my health will
necessitate my resignation is entirely unfounded. My recovery,
though slower than hoped for, is nevertheless assured. My
physicians insist upon continued rest and the avoidance of
excitement, otherwise I should have resumed work ere this. My
colleagues insist upon literal compliance with the physicians
advice, and the premier has kindly rejoined a years rest, if
necessary. I have no intention of resigning, and confidently
expect to resume official duties within three months.

F.W. Borden.

Narrow Escape:

Mrs. (Dr.) Middlemas had a narrow escape from
serious injury on Saturday last. She was sitting in her carriage
at the station when a horse frightened by an incoming train ran
away. The wagon to which he was attached struck and overturned
Mrs. Middlemas carriage. Her horse started but was fortunately
soon stopped. Mrs. Middlemas who was unable to extricate herself
from the cover and wheels of the carriage was considerably
bruised and shaken up but no bones were broken.

MORDEN:

Morden is prospering. The government is
employing a goodly number of our men in building the part of the
wharf which was carried away two years ago. This will dispense
more money than has been realized here for some time.

Very few fish are being caught.

Farming is at a stand still, as it is
everywhere in Nova Scotia. A farmer being reminded of the Bible
promise about seedtime and harvest, replied, "But they come
too close together."

It is however an early spring. Grass and trees
show this. Mr. Huestis' garden beat the record this year, by
three days, in reference to rhubarb; had it for use on the last
day of April; Potatoes and peas already above ground.

This is a very healthful place; while Aylesford
and the mountains had much sickness and death there has been very
little here this spring.

Invalids and tourists expected soon.

CENTREVILLE:

Our Sunday School is progressing finely and we
feel that the children are going to be very much benefited by it.
To encourage them a children's concert will be held in
Centreville Hall on Sunday evening June 6th. We hope
to see a large attendance. The programme will be splendid.
Collection is to be given to the Missionary fund.

Mrs. N T Bowles is expected to visit friends of
this place the first week of June. She will probably be here to
attend the concert.

Mrs. Edson Keizer has been quite ill, but we
are glad to report her somewhat better.

Mr. Fred Woodworth is having a fine mill
erected, he is an enterprising man and we know he will be
successful.

Mrs. R S Thorpe has been quite ill with la
grippe, we are so glad she is better.

Mrs. Lee Newcombe who came from Mass a week ago
or more is very much improved in health.

Mr. Harold Eaton is home from the Victoria
General Hospital where he has been for the last four months,
undergoing surgical treatment. We are glad to learn he is
improved in health.

Mr. Hugh Manson has greatly improved the
appearance of his place by terracing the grounds.

Work has begun on the apple warehouse which is
being built near the station.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Roscoe
on the arrival of a little daughter on the 24th.

Mr. H B Bowles spent the 24th with
friends in Annapolis County.

LAKE GEORGE:

Rain! Rain! We have had but little of any other
weather for the last month and the farmers are beginning to think
that they will get but little crop in this spring unless weather
meets with some change soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Seeward Stevens were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Brennen on the 24th inst. Mr. Stevens
captured a large number of trout. A number of others from the
valley celebrated the 24th with us trying to catch
some of the speckled beauties. Among them we noticed Rev Mr.
Morgan and Mr. George Jacques.

Mr. Everett Neily has cleared a large piece of
bog and set with cranberries vines this spring. Everett has now
gone to the U S to spend the rest of the season.

Mr. and Mrs. Watson Neily and daughter Maude
left for the States on Saturday last to spend the summer months.

Mr. Robert Bruce is building a barn has the
frame now up ready to board in.

Mrs. Helen Spinney has gone to spend a few
months with her daughter Mrs. Noble Lyons of Blomidon.

Miss Aggie Gordon of Tremont Mt has a music
class which is doing well under her teaching.

A little daughter came to the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Chipman Spinney on Monday May 24th.

CANNING:

A number of excursionists from Parrsboro passed
through Canning en route for Kentville to attend the Queens
birthday.

Mr. William Dorman left Canning for England
last Wednesday. He's to be one of the representatives of the
Canadian Militia at the Queen's Jubilee celebration.

Capt E. M. Beckwith will leave this week for
London. He will be on Laurier's private staff, at the celebration.
We are doubtful is every small town in the Empire will be as well
represented as Canning at the celebration.

Mr. Fred Northup has set up a soda fountain in
his store and is preparing to sell drink by the glass. Mr.
Northup's ice cream is also very nice in warm weather.

The Salvation Army has been holding very
successful meetings during the past week.

Rev. Mr. Mellish occupied the pulpit of the
Baptist Church last Sabbath evening. He is superintendent of the
Baptist Missions in the Northwest and spoke in the interest of
those missions. After the service four Candidates were added to
the church by Baptism.

The Meetings of the Young People's Union will
be continued through the summer months.

Mr. H Harris who left for Paradise last Tuesday
week returned home last night but not alone. We congratulate Herb
on the success of his trip to Paradise.

Mr. Stevens of the Kentville Methodist church
preached for Mr. Higgins Sabbath morning. Mr. Higgins having gone
to Sackville to attend the closing exercises at Mount Allison
University.

Extensive repairs are to be made on the
Methodist Parsonage this summer.

Mr. Higgins is now occupying the house lately
vacated by Mr. Chas Miller.

A large number of people went from Canning to
Kentville last Sabbath to attend the meetings held by Messrs
Crossley and Hunter.

At A. F. Chipman's Store,
Berwick,

PLOWS,

Stoves, Furnaces,

Land Rollers,

Cultivators,

TINWARE, Etc.

Plow Castings &
Repairs.

All the above lines at low
prices.

Clearance Sale.

Also, Sewing Machine Needles and
Oil.

BERWICK FOUNDRY CO.,

GEO. E. PINEO, Prop.

New Cottage on Cottage St. will
be completed ready to sell or rent by June 1st, '97.